1930s - 1940s

1950s

1960s

The French optics firm of Pierre Angenieux was established in 1935. The company
was known for the the retrofocus lens, introduced in 1950. This was a trade
name for a lens design in which the focal length of the lens was less than
the distance between the rear lens element and the image plane.

Angenieux began designing zoom lenses for motion picture cameras in 1957.
During the 1960s, their wide angle C mount zoom lenses were often advertised
in product catalogs for use with reflex and non-reflex Bolex cameras.

C Mount Lenses for H-16 Cameras

Angenieux 95 w/ Viewfinderf/2.2 9.5-95mm
This version of the Angenieux 95 was designed for C-mount cameras and recommended
for use with the H-16M series. The viewfinder had a ground glass focusing
aid and was designed to fit over the top of H model cameras. Shown here, it
is attached to an H-16 S-4, with a built in turret support. Weight was approximately
3 1/2 lbs. Filter size: 103.5mm

Angenieux 95 f/2.2 9.5-95mm
This version was optically corrected for Bolex H-16 reflex cameras. It was
otherwise the same lens, but without the viewfinder. A built in geared crank
allowed slow zooms; a 1" lever could be attached for faster zooms. Weight
was approximately 2 lbs, 12 oz. Filter size: 103.5mm

Angenieux 120 (f/2.2 12-120)
C mount versions of the Angenieux 120 were available that were optically corrected
for Bolex reflex cameras; these were marked RX near the base. A built in geared
crank allowed slow zooms, while a detachable 1" rod permitted faster zooms.
The 120 used a standard Seriex IX filter and was approximately 1 pound, 12
ounces.

Angenieux 120 w/ Viewfinder (f/2.2 12-120)
This version of the Angenieux 120 was equipped with a viewfinder and designed
for C mount cameras; Bolex recommended its use with the H-16 M and H-16 S
non-reflex series. It used a Series IX filter and weighed 2 lbs, 6 oz.

Angenieux 120 BDA (f/2.2 12-120 auto diaphragm)
Optically corrected versions of this lens were recommended for H-16 reflex
cameras. The lens featured an automatic diaphragm with built in exposure meter;
it was powered by either two (2) TR132 or four (4) RM-1 batteries. The TR132
was a 2.7V battery, while the RM-1 was a 1.35V battery; both were mercury
cell, and both have been discontinued. However, the auto diaphragm could be
switched off and adjusted manually from f/2.2 to f/22. It could be fitted
with Series IX filters and weighed 2 lbs and 12 oz.